At least 20 civilians killed in Al-Shabab attack in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AA) – At least 20 civilians were killed in an attack in central Somalia by al-Shabaab on a convoy carrying food supplies, officials said on Saturday.
The victims in the attack, which took place near the district of Mahas in the Hiran region, included drivers and passengers in the convoy, with the members of the al-Qaeda-linked group burning eight vehicles, security officials in the region told Anadolu Agency.
This comes as the Horn of African nation is struggling with its worst drought and food shortage in 40 years.
Mogadishu condemned the attack, describing it as “barbaric” and vowing to respond swiftly.
On Twittter, Somalia’s presidential envoy for drought response called for immediate support to affected communities after the “devastating” incident.
“The terror group had blown up water wells in Hiran a few days ago. I call for immediate support to these communities that face severe drought,” said Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame.
Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the deadly attack. The group has been conducting deadly strikes in the country against government officials and African Union peacekeepers since 2007.
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